Three teenagers will be competing against bright young minds from across the globe when they represent England in the World Scholars’ Cup.

St Joseph’s College pupils Nawal Zia, Wajeeha Manal and Mahnoor Kamran are flying out to Manila, in the Philippines, this September.

Their team secured a place in the global round of the contest after they beat 14 to 18-year-olds from schools in the Midlands region.

Now the Trent Vale school trio will pit their wits in a series of challenges, including debates, essays and creative writing, multiple choice questions and quick-fire quizzes using a clicker. There is also a scholars’ ball.

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